Al capdavall
Example: Al capdavall, tot va sortir bé després de la reunió.
Definition
"Al capdavall" is a Catalan expression meaning 'in the end' or 'ultimately.' It is used to indicate the final outcome or conclusion of a situation, as in the phrase 'Al capdavall, tot va sortir bé després de la reunió,' meaning that everything turned out well after all.
Etymology
The expression "Al capdavall" comes from Catalan, where 'cap' means 'head' and 'davall' means 'below' or 'under.' Together, they figuratively convey the idea of 'at the bottom' or 'in the final analysis.' Did you know that this phrase highlights how conclusions are reached after examining everything from top to bottom?
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